Khenchela, Administrative center in Aures Mountains, Algeria
The city of Khenchela extends across mountainous terrain at 1128 meters elevation, surrounded by agricultural lands and natural features of northeastern Algeria.
The settlement, formerly known as Mascula, gained prominence when Queen Kahina constructed a fortress there during her resistance against Islamic expansion in the 7th century.
The population of Khenchela consists primarily of Berber Chaouis people, who maintain their traditions while adapting to modern urban development patterns.
Khenchela operates under the UTC+1 time zone and contains essential facilities including the Abbes Laghrour University and the Amar Hamam Stadium.
A mass grave discovered near Khenchela in 1982 contained over 1,200 bodies, marking it as the largest such finding from the Algerian War period.
Location: Khenchela District
Elevation above the sea: 1,128 m
Shares border with: El Hamma
GPS coordinates: 35.43015,7.14571
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:56
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